What is abnormal liver function?
When the liver is damaged by certain amino gens, it can cause the destruction of liver morphology and structure and the metabolic abnormality of liver function. What are the common causes of abnormal liver function? Various viral types of hepatitis, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, drug-induced liver injury, biliary tract diseases, autoimmune liver diseases, alcoholic liver diseases, hereditary diseases, etc.
What are the common hepatoprotective drugs and enzyme-lowering drugs?
For abnormal liver function, the first thing is to look for **, in addition, some hepatoprotective drugs and enzyme lowering drugs can be used, roughly there are these types: hepatocyte membrane protectors, detoxification and hepatoprotective agents, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory liver protection, choleretic liver protection, promoting liver cell growth, vitamins and promoting metabolism drugs; Common drugs such as polyene phosphatidylcholine, silybinin, compound glycyrrhizin tablets, diammonium glycyrrhizinate enteric-coated tablets, dicyclic alcohol, biphenyl diesters, ursodeoxycholic acid, reduced glutathione, etc.; The mechanism of action of the above drugs is different, and it is necessary to choose it reasonably.
What are the Chinese medicines that can protect liver function?
1 Yin Chen: Its effect is to clear dampness and heat, choleretic and yellowing, it contains a large number of hepatoprotective substances, such as Yin Chen flavonoids, dimethoxycoumarin, Yin Chen chromogenone, etc., which can not only protect the integrity of liver cells, but also enhance the regeneration ability of liver cells. The Yinchen Artemisia decoction composed of it is often used for jaundice hepatitis.
2. Schisandra chinensis: A variety of components in Schisandra chinensis can protect the liver from damage caused by harmful poisons, antagonize and scavenge oxygen free radicals, promote liver anabolism and enhance the activity of cytochrome P450. Biphenyl diesters and bicyclic alcohol are based on the active ingredients of Schizandra.
3 Goji Berry: The polysaccharides in Goji Berry can reduce oxidative stress, repair mitochondrial damage and regulate metabolic pathways for acute liver injury.
4. Licorice: Glycyrrhizic acid and other active ingredients can inhibit complement and prevent liver cell damage, thereby protecting the liver, and prevent viruses from entering liver cells by changing the permeability of cell membranes, so as to achieve antiviral effects.
5 Cordyceps: It has been recorded in ancient books that it can "cure Gu bloating", and "Gu" refers to abdominal distension and ascites caused by parasites such as schistosomiasis and liver cirrhosis. In addition, there are many traditional Chinese medicines that can protect the liver through anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-fibrotic and other ways.
To protect our liver, we often say that "prevention is greater than **", and to protect the liver, we need a reasonable diet, regular work and rest; moderate exercise; Temper the mood; If you take medication, you need to monitor your liver function regularly as prescribed.
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